Synonyms for interlocutor


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-ter-lok-yuh-ter
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn tərˈlɒk yə tər


Définition of interlocutor

Origin :
  • 1510s, agent noun from Latin interlocut-, past participle stem of interloqui "interrupt," from inter- "between" (see inter-) + loqui "to speak" (see locution). Related: Interlocutory.
  • noun conversationalist
Example sentences :
  • Ramiro looked at his interlocutor, as the mastiff may look at the lap dog.
  • Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Our man was probably misinformed as to who their interlocutor was.
  • Extract from : « War from the Inside » by Frederick L. (Frederick Lyman) Hitchcock
  • Almayer turned round and looked at his interlocutor steadily.
  • Extract from : « Almayer's Folly » by Joseph Conrad
  • Alexander began looking at his interlocutor with surprise and annoyance.
  • Extract from : « A Hungarian Nabob » by Maurus Jkai
  • The interlocutor was a stout Canadian and seemed gigantic to Jeanne.
  • Extract from : « A Little Girl in Old Detroit » by Amanda Minnie Douglas
  • Handsome stared as if he thought his interlocutor had gone crazy.
  • Extract from : « The Mask » by Arthur Hornblow
  • His interlocutor didn't see it in that light, and told him so.
  • Extract from : « Danger! A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations » by William Howe
  • “Those white mans no can walk too,” answered my interlocutor.
  • Extract from : « Turned Adrift » by Harry Collingwood
  • Phillida said nothing, though her interlocutor gave her an opportunity.
  • Extract from : « The Faith Doctor » by Edward Eggleston
  • The interlocutor does not inquire what Tooke could mean by the 'law of nature.'
  • Extract from : « The English Utilitarians, Volume I. » by Leslie Stephen

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